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ALDI HELPS STUDENTS HAVE A FRESHER FRESHERS WEEK WITH £5,000 GIVEAWAY

16 September, 2026

Aldi is helping students access more fresh fruit and veg this Freshers Week by giving away £5,000 in shopping vouchers.

Britain’s biggest discounter has launched the giveaway to help new and returning students stock up on affordable fresh fruit and vegetables as they settle into university life.

From fresh fruit for breakfast, snacks on the way to lectures, or vegetables for quick no-nonsense dinners, the vouchers are designed to give students a helping hand when it comes to building healthy, balanced meals on a budget.

As part of the giveaway, 500 lucky students will each win a £10 Aldi voucher to cover the cost of a basket of fresh fruit and vegetables.

To enter, students simply need to email freshers@aldi.co.uk with their name and age from a valid UK university email address, as well as the dish they plan to create with the voucher, with the competition running until midnight on Wednesday 7^th October 2026.

Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “Freshers Week is an exciting time, but whether students are leaving home for the first time or heading back after summer, building healthy routines on a budget can be a challenge. At Aldi, we want to help students feel confident making affordable, balanced choices, which is why we’re giving away £5,000 in vouchers to help them stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables as term begins.”

To help students make the most of their weekly shop, Julie has also shared five simple ways freshers can eat healthier for less:

1. Freeze smart when space is tight

“The freezer should become your best friend at university. If you’ve bought fresh fruit and vegetables but know you won’t use them all straight away, freezing portions can help them last longer”, says Julie.

Leftover veg can be added to soups, pasta sauces, stir-fries or curries for tea later in the week, while fruit can be frozen for breakfasts or smoothies, helping students save time and money while avoiding waste.

And make sure you freeze sauces, chopped veg or leftovers flat in bags/containers so they take up less space in shared student freezers.

2. Rotate three easy dinners

Julie adds: “Meals don’t need to be complicated, and you don’t need an extensive repertoire. Try picking three easy bases or meals such as a jacket potato, pasta or stir-fry, then rotate the toppings and added extras each week for something that’s easy to return to.”

Whether that’s adding peppers and onions to pasta, topping a jacket potato with salad, or making a quick fridge stir-fry, rotating simple meals is also a great way to use up whatever vegetables are left.

3. Build a budget base basket

Julie recommends keeping budget-friendly essentials such as oats, rice, pasta, beans, lentils and eggs as the base of a basket, then using fresh produce to build meals around them.

Adding fresh tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms or peppers can help students get more fruit and vegetables into everyday dishes while making low-cost staples feel more varied.

4. Look out for fresh fruit and veg deals

Aldi introduces new Super 6 fruit and vegetable offers every fortnight, helping shoppers pick up fresh ingredients at lower prices.

Julie suggests: “Checking what’s on offer first can help students plan affordable lunches and dinners around fresh produce, from veggie-packed pasta to homemade wraps, salads and tray bakes.”

5. Don’t ignore reduced items

Julie says: “Red sticker reductions can be a great way to pick up fresh food for less. Students can use reduced fruit in breakfasts, snacks or smoothies, and reduced vegetables in soups, tray bakes, omelettes, or pasta sauces. If they won’t be eaten that day, many items can be cooked and frozen to use later in the week.”

For competition T&Cs, visit https://www.aldipresscentre.co.uk/aldi-terms-and-conditions-freshers-giveaway/

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